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Jimmy Carter and the sad saga of a 9-ton Northern California peanut
In the spring of 1977, President Jimmy Carter, the former peanut farmer who had just taken office, was offered a big gift — if you can…
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Business
Fact check: Is Hollywood sign on fire right now?
As firefighters worked to contain multiple deadly fires across the Los Angeles area, the Sunset Fire broke out in the Hollywood Hills area…
Business
Cat's method for keeping warm has internet in hysterics: "Loaf toasting"
A cat owner caught her feline keeping herself warm in a very relatable way, and internet users can't stop laughing at it. In a viral…
News
Jimmy Carter Was an Honorable Leader—and an Even Better Man | Opinio
"Max, this is Jimmy. Jimmy Carter." It was an early Sunday morning. I was about to go out for a morning run when my telephone rang. "Can…
News
Today's 'Wordle' #1,300 clues, hints and answer for Thursday, January 9
If you need assistance with today's Wordle you have come to the right place, as Newsweek has provided some tips to get you over the line.…
News
"Connections" January 9: Answers and hints for puzzle #578
Every game of daily word puzzle Connections comes with a difficulty rating out of five. The game is published by The New York Times, which…
Business
Wegmans sorbet recall over undeclared egg allergen
Northeastern supermarket chain Wegmans is warning consumers with egg allergies against consuming a mochi-covered sorbet dessert that was…
Politics
Schumer will work with Trump to rename Gulf of Mexico on one condition
Democratic Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer says that he is willing to work with President-elect Donald Trump on a proposal to rename…
Business
Yankees Blockbuster Trade Proposal Would Bring In $154 Million All-Star
Share ✓ Link copied to clipboard! The New York Yankees' offseason has been highlighted by the additions of Max Fried, Cody Bellinger,…
Politics
Biden celebrates birth of great-grandchild after briefing on L.A. wildfires
President Biden announced that he became a great-grandfather Wednesday following a briefing on the devastating wildfires in Los Angeles.…
News
Kelly Osbourne reveals harrowing health issue while breathing through tube
Entertainment gossip and news from Newsweek's network of contributors Some people ring in the new year with champagne and resolutions.…
News
A long, freezing wait for a few hushed moments: a people's farewell to Jimmy Carter
WASHINGTON — First came the public pomp, in dying hours of winter daylight: a horse-drawn caisson bearing the flag-draped casket,…
Culture
Mercedes adds IMAX movies to in-car entertainment options list
Mercedes-Benz has announced a partnership with Sony Pictures Entertainment, IMAX Corporation, ad DTS, Inc. to offer IMAX Enhanced movies…
Politics
What's in a name? Gulf of America? Mexican America?
MEXICO CITY — At her daily news conference, Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum on Wednesday displayed a colonial-era map of North America…
Lifestyle
Wife slammed for expecting husband to arrange vacation for her birthday
A man has been backed by readers on Reddit after sharing his frustration at his wife's lavish birthday demands. The man's wife expressed…
Politics
Barbara Lee announces bid for Oakland mayor as city looks to rise from crisis
SAN FRANCISCO — Former U.S. Rep. Barbara Lee, a prominent progressive Democrat who represented the East Bay in Congress for more than two…
News
It was once the capital of Iran's axis of resistance. Now a Syrian town grapples with its future
SAYEDAH ZAINAB, Syria — In the shadow of the gold-domed Sayedah Zainab shrine, six miles south of Damascus, lie the abandoned remains of…
Politics
Trump asks Supreme Court to block his sentencing in New York criminal case
WASHINGTON — President-elect Donald Trump asked the Supreme Court on Wednesday to block a New York judge from sentencing him Friday over…
Culture
Nikki Glaser scores big win after hosting Golden Globes
Comedian Nikki Glaser has won widespread acclaim for hosting Sunday's 82nd Golden Globe Awards—and she's also benefitting in a big way on…
News
Don't Fall For Merchan's Trap
Judge Juan Merchan's obsession with landing his white whale, Donald Trump, revealed itself this week in all its political dis-glory.…
Politics
Bracing for Trump, Mexico aims to roll out a 'panic app' for Mexican nationals being deported
Mexico City — Hardly a day goes by here that Mexico’s president or one of her aides does not speak of some plan being devised in case…
News
Wildfire photos show Southern California devastation—"Looks like Mars"
Photos show homes and infrastructure in the affluent Californian neighborhood of Pacific Palisades have been destroyed as wildfires rage…
Politics
Opinion: The limits of an imperial presidency
Whatever Trump and his advisors say, I know he won’t be able to remake Washington easily and swiftly. President-elect Donald Trump is…
News
US sends another missile-tracking plane to watch North Korea's weapons
The United States deployed a second missile-tracking aircraft to an air base in the Western Pacific Ocean, following the nuclear-armed…